{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6db0ea50-821b-436b-9068-e278bd752829/6ae0d86fe57912cf6f87508c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Special Guest - Brijitte West","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee34b06c05e56f5f40f40/1793120271358-e54eaaa2-e800-4ba1-acc1-8ce8c737f5a5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode, host <strong>Stu Whiffen</strong> sits down with the brilliant <strong>Brijitte West</strong>—the charismatic singer-songwriter and former frontwoman of the cult rock &#39;n&#39; roll band <strong>NY Loose</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>A familiar face on the New York rock scene of the 1990s, Brijitte made her mark with her unmistakable voice, rebellious attitude and infectious blend of <strong>punk rock, glam and alternative rock</strong>. As the driving force behind NY Loose, she helped create a sound that captured the raw energy and excitement of the era, sharing stages with some of rock&#39;s biggest names and earning a devoted following along the way.</p><p>From the legendary New York music scene to her later work with <strong>Brijitte West &amp; The Desperate Hopefuls</strong>, her career has been filled with fascinating stories, unforgettable characters and a lifelong passion for rock &#39;n&#39; roll.</p><p><br></p><p>🎸 <strong>In this episode, we talk about:</strong></p><p>✅ Brijitte&#39;s early musical influences and the records that shaped her childhood</p><p>✅ Growing up with a love of punk, glam and rock &#39;n&#39; roll</p><p>✅ The formation of NY Loose and their rise through the New York music scene</p><p>✅ Life in the music industry during the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s</p><p>✅ The stories behind the music and her experiences on the road</p><p>✅ Her songwriting, solo career and work with The Desperate Hopefuls</p><p>✅ The songs and artists that have soundtracked her extraordinary life</p><p>✅ What&#39;s next for Brijitte West</p><p><br></p><p>From the gritty clubs of New York to the highs and lows of life in a rock &#39;n&#39; roll band, this is a fascinating journey through <strong>music, memories, rebellion and creativity</strong> with an artist who has lived and breathed rock music.</p><p><br></p><p>As always on <strong>Off The Beat and Track</strong>, we use music as the starting point to explore the stories, memories and experiences that have shaped our guests.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit <strong>LIKE</strong> if you enjoy the episode and <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more conversations exploring the lives and music of incredible artists!</p><p>💥 <strong>Support the Podcast:</strong></p><p>☕ Buy Me a Coffee – <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen</a></p><p>🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>🌍 Website – <a href=\"http://www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com</a></p><p>🐦 X – @beatandtrackpod</p><p>📘 Facebook – Off The Beat &amp; Track Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>#OffTheBeatAndTrack #BrijitteWest #NYLoose #TheDesperateHopefuls #PunkRock #GlamRock #AlternativeRock #90sMusic #RockNRoll #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #SubscribeNow</p>","author_name":"stuart whiffen"}